Air Namibia was liquidated in 2021 following years of incurring losses running into billions through mismanagement. Ethiopian Airlines expressed an interest in cooperating with Namibia in that endeavour, but it does not imply that a decision has been taken to work with Ethiopian Airlines.”He said the government was not limiting its search to Ethiopian Airlines. Hengari said the government had learned important lessons from the collapse of Air Namibia and any partnership would have to benefit Namibia. Ethiopian Airlines has a long-term strategy to establish multiple hubs in Africa and develop an extensive route network on the continent. To this end, it has already established several joint venture airlines, including Nigeria Air (currently on hold due to a legal challenge), Air Congo, ASKY Airlines, Zambia Airways, and Malawi Airlines.

Source: Ethiopian News February 24, 2023 00:34 UTC